JULY 9, 2015, TIMOR SEA (NNS) - The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG), the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy completed a dynamic war-at-sea exercise (WASEX) as part of Talisman Sabre 2015 (TS15), July 8-9. WASEX simulated searching for and engaging hostile surface warships in order to improve joint interoperability, assess carrier strike … [Read more...]

JULY 8, 2015, PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) - In collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) recovered approximately 775 kilograms of cocaine, worth an estimated wholesale value of approximately $15.5 million in international waters in the Eastern Pacific, June 2. During a routine patrol of the Eastern Pacific in … [Read more...]

JULY 7, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Navy's Energy Training & Education Plan was formally approved July 2 by Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations, & Environment) Dennis McGinn, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) Anne Davis, and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics Vice Adm. Philip H. Cullom (N4). … [Read more...]

JULY 7, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Identity theft, when a person wrongfully uses your Social Security number or other personally identifiable information (PII) to commit fraud, can happen to anyone. But it doesn't have to happen to you. Taking the proper precautions beforehand can help reduce your chances of being at risk. Once thieves have your personal information they can … [Read more...]

JULY 7, 2015, JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) - Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $33 million contract, June 30, to IMC-Landsouth, LLC, a small business out of Middleburg, Florida, to replace base housing at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. "We are looking forward to working with IMC-Landsouth, LLC for the construction of the new homes on … [Read more...]